So, the signs have been up for a little while now, but I finally have time to post a quick note about this: The Blockbuster store at East Boulevard and Kenilworth Avenue is closing in a few weeks.
The store is selling off its inventory, and an employee says its last day of business will be Feb. 19th. Blockbuster is chopping hundreds of locations, since the chain declared bankruptcy and was bought for $320 million by satellite TV provider Dish Network.
The chain is trying to promote its Redbox-like rentals, a Netflix-like mail rental system, and on-demand streaming video to compensate for the decline in rentals from retail locations.
Blockbuster's closing is just one of several local retail changes underway on that stretch of East Boulevard. The Harris Teeter in Kenilworth Commons is in the midst of a major renovation and addition. And two new stores on East Boulevard across from the Blockbuster are now open as well: Modern Lighting and men's salon Shear Excellence.
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
Blockbuster on East Boulevard closing
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16 comments:
I'm glad you finally found time to post this.
To Anon 8:25...
Like he has to post this for you, butthead! Ely does a fine job with updating Charlotteans about the comings and goings in the area.
Like anyone gives a flying flip about you think. Apparently, you wanted this advertised? Well, then pay Ely for the Advertising, or walk around Blockbuster with a sign in your FN hand.
I, for one, am glad Ely told me, so I can go over there and see what they still have in stock to purchase.
Too bad YOU had time to post. Ely, keep up the great work and don't mind the negative comments from your jealous and empty-headed ex-girlfriends.
I am glad for the article. I rent movies from there on occassion and I had no idea they were closing. Now I have to drive further just to find a blockbuster that's still open.
Buy a $50 roku device and rent movies from Amazon on Demand for $3.99 a shot. Save yourself the trouble of driving.
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When signs first went up, they said store closing...now they have ones that say store "moving". Not really sure where they would move to, unless it is talking about their kiosks...
They are probably moving to a kiosk at the convenience store across the street.
buggy whips, typewriters, and dvd rentals.
classic products that time forgot. too bad blockbuster was clueless to see what was going on around them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TrPwOrf4sM
Great story about Blockbuster on the Onion Network.
I like how Blockbuster is trying to spin the closing. There is a big banner stating "Store moving: blockbuster.com"...
Like they're moving to online, not closing. Gimme a break.
I liked that location. The employees were great to talk to about movies. Good luck!
Let's hope they remove the ELEVEN signs that say "BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO." This place has been an eyesore since it opened. Right, Murray? Not really a big loss IMO.
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Great Job, Ely!
Again, keep up the good work and we appreciate you working so hard to provide Charlotteans the most up-to-date information.
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